Exterior lighting
Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW 328xd, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-520 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 11, 2018. Updated daily.
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 328xd median. How we score
Federal investigations that included the 2015 BMW 328xd, and the recalls they led to.
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 95 IN NJ DURING INCLEMENT, COLD WEATHER. OTHER CARS AND TRUCKS ON THE ROAD WERE KICKING UP SNOW, SALT AND SAND WHICH WAS COLLECTING ON MY FRONT WINDSHIELD. I TRIED TO USE MY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID, BUT WHEN I ENGAGED IT, NO FLUID CAME OUT AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.